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Auto Accident Lawyers in Tampa, FL for those Suffering Serious Injuries
At Clark & Martino, P.A. in Tampa, our auto accident lawyers represent individuals who have been injured in auto, boat, and motorcycle accidents – many of them seriously. What these types of accidents often have in common is the difficulty of the injured parties to obtain the appropriate level of treatment and financial compensation. In cases involving particularly traumatic or long-term injuries such as paraplegia, brain damage, or dismemberment, the road to recovery is typically a long and uncertain one. One of the roles of auto accident lawyers is to make sure their clients get treatment for their injuries plus…
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Our Accident Lawyers in Tampa, FL Handle Cases Involving Quadriplegia and Other Life-Altering Injuries
Quadriplegia is defined as the full or partial paralysis of all four limbs and torso, and sadly it is the fate of many auto accident victims in the state of Florida. At Clark & Martino, P.A. in Tampa, our accident lawyers represent individuals with quadriplegia, paraplegia, and other similarly devastating life-altering injuries. Aside from the loss of limb function, quadriplegia can render a person susceptible to a host of other physical ailments, including diminished bladder and bowel control (incontinence), breathing impairment, heart function impairment, blood clots (thrombosis), pressure sores, and depression. Quadriplegia is not a life-threatening condition,per se, but it…
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Your Tampa Personal Injury Attorney and The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
When it comes to finding a Tampa personal injury attorney in the areas of medical malpractice and legal malpractice, there is only one organization that is accredited by the American Bar Association to certify lawyers in those fields. This organization is called The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, or ABPLA. The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys was established in 1972. This national organization is made up of professional negligence attorneys. A professional negligence attorney is one who will represent you when you have sustained damages because of the negligence of a physician, hospital, dentist, accountant, insurer, or other…
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Tampa Automobile Accident Lawyer Explains What it Means to Establish a Prima Facie Case for Negligence
At Clark & Martino, P.A., an automobile accident lawyer from our firm in Tampa can provide you with the legal representation you will likely need in the event of an automobile accident or other event causing serious personal injury. For example, if your case goes to trial, you will most likely be required to establish a prima facie case for negligence in order to have any change at receiving compensation. Roughly translated as “at first sight,” prima facie means that as a personal injury plaintiff, the burden of proof is on you to establish that another party wrongfully caused you…
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A Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer Can Help You Obtain Compensation for Pain and Suffering
Every auto accident lawyer at Clark & Martino, P.A. is dedicated to achieving positive results for their clients. If you have been injured in an auto accident, then it’s likely that you will need treatment for your injuries plus guidance on how to have a successful recovery. If your injuries are severe, you may be entitled to compensation for the “pain and suffering” that you subsequently experience. In Florida, auto accident victims are entitled to receive compensation for both their physical injuries and the stress, anguish, and diminished quality of living that often accompanies them. Although difficult to quantify, compensation…
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The Tampa Automobile Accident Attorneys at Clark & Martino, P.A. Handle Many Other Types of Personal Injury Cases
Clark & Martino, P.A. is home to some of the most experienced automobile accident attorneys in all of Tampa. For years, we have helped victims of serious auto accidents get the medical care and financial compensation that they rightfully deserve. However, we are also qualified to handle many different types of personal injury cases, and take pride in being a full-service Tampa personal injury law firm. Our attorneys accept cases involving: motorcycle accident injuries, boat accident injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and abuse, consumer product recalls, defective prescription drugs, slip-and-fall accidents, wrongful death claims, class action lawsuits, and serious…
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Clark and Martino, P.A.: Your NBTA Board Certified Tampa Personal Injury Attorney
In any field, you will find different levels of competence. Whether you’re speaking to financial planners, roofing contractors, or doctors, you will notice that some are simply better at their jobs than others. Attorneys are no different. All lawyers are not created equal in their experience and capabilities, but you may be surprised to learn that all lawyers are free to accept any case they choose, regardless of their past successes (or failures). The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) was created to address inconsistencies in the legal profession. Founded in 1977, the NBTA strives to improve the quality of…
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How a Tampa Auto Accident Lawyer Can Help You Prove Lost Wages
If you’ve been in a Tampa area car accident, you may not be able to work or perform the same duties you could before the accident. And, missed days at work often mean smaller paychecks. Lost wages can be a disaster for you and your family, leaving you no way to pay the mortgage or put food on the table. To get help in recovering your lost wages, contact a Tampa auto accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. A lawyer can help you learn about which insurance policies are available to reimburse you for lost wages, and…
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Tampa Automobile Accident Attorney for Cases Involving Loss of Limb and Other Traumatic Injuries
Each automobile accident attorney at the Tampa law firm of Clark & Martino, P.A. has seen firsthand the toll that a serious auto accident injury can take. Short of death or a catastrophic injury to the brain or spine, it is the loss of a limb that can most alter the course of a car accident victim’s life. Activities that were once routine – getting dressed, driving a car, shopping for groceries – all of a sudden take on an entirely new meaning. If you have lost a limb in an accident, you may also have to take a significant…
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Tampa Auto Accident Lawyers for Accidents Resulting in Internal Bodily Injuries
The auto accident lawyers at Clark & Martino, P.A. in Tampa represent individuals suffering from many different types of bodily injuries. Frequently, our legal expertise is sought by those who have sustained injuries to their internal organs, particularly the stomach, liver, heart, lungs, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys. Despite the widespread use of safety belts and other passive restraints, auto accidents still commonly cause internal bodily injuries. For auto accident victims who didn’t “buckle up,” it is virtually certain that they will suffer internal injuries as they can be thrown about the passenger compartment or even ejected from the vehicle. Internal…